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    An internally developed tool called bumpety has proved very effective in detecting worm traffic at the University of New South Wales School of Computer Science and Engineering, but social issues have been a barrier to eliminating the cause, computing support officer Peter Linich told the Digital Pests Symposium organised by AUUG (Australian Unix and Open System Users Group).

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    A new e-mail worm that spreads under the guise of pornographic content has jumped to the top of the worldwide virus charts.

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    The first Internet worm appeared 16 years ago and online security has never been the same, say security professionals.

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    The MSBlast worm supports the view that patches, while necessary to increase the security of specific computers, can't be relied upon to protect large networks.

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    The only way to prevent future outbreaks is for us all to work together. Here's why.

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